ARFF Station - Portland, Maine Fire Dept.

04/15/2026

Firefighters at the Portland Fire Department’s Air Rescue Station, conducted fire extinguisher training last week for employees of Northeast Air, an FBO located at PWM.

This hands-on training covered proper extinguisher use, fire classifications, and safe response techniques—giving participants the confidence to act quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

Trainings like this help strengthen partnerships across the airfield and enhance overall safety for everyone working at the Portland International Jetport-Maine.

01/16/2026

United Airlines will launch new nonstop Saturday flights from Portland Jetport to Los Angeles and San Francisco in summer 2026.

10/22/2025

We had a great four days of training with all of the in town structural fire companies.

Thanks to Captain VanDenise and Lieutenant Hawkes from Air Rescue for presenting this information and the representatives from National Foam and Fire Tech & Safety for coming out to the Portland International Jetport-Maine help demonstrate this new product.

07/31/2025

This afternoon, the Red Units responded to Runway 11 for an aircraft that veered off the runway after landing. There were no reported injuries, and the aircraft appeared to have sustained no damage.

While units were on the airfield, two A-10 Warthogs departed the Jetport via Runway 11.

06/30/2025

It’s always an honor and a privilege when we get to welcome our veterans when they return home from their Honor Flight Maine experience.

06/07/2025

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05/14/2025

Over the past two days, personnel from our Air Rescue Division conducted mandatory annual live-fire training at the New Hampshire Fire Academy, in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 requirements for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) readiness.

The training evolutions consisted of ARFF firefighters assigned to the Portland International Jetport-Maine and dual-certified structural firefighters who are cross-trained to augment ARFF operations. This ensures operational readiness and compliance with FAA regulatory standards for emergency response at Part 139-certificated airports.

05/02/2025

Commercial Street Car Damage Caused By A Tugboat,
Not An Airplane

PORTLAND, Maine – After an investigation by the FAA and Casco Bay Lines, it was determined that the 35-pound metal pipe that caused significant damage to a vehicle on Commercial Street broke off from a nearby tugboat. The piece appears to be a part of a tie down.

On April 30, 2025 at 10:10 p.m., Portland Police were dispatched to the Casco Bay Lines parking lot at 56 Commercial Street for a report of motor vehicle damage. Officers discovered a pipe weighing approximately 35 pounds had struck a vehicle, shattering the rear window and denting the frame.

Based on the damage and location, it appeared at the time the object may have fallen from an airplane. The FAA was notified and worked with Casco Bay Lines to conclude its investigation today.

05/01/2025

The Portland Police Department says the Federal Aviation Administration has been notified of the incident that happened at the Maine State Pier and is investigating.

04/24/2025

A Navy V-22 Osprey departing PWM yesterday afternoon.